Johnnyphi Hat Club

[GWD]

Sage Green Premier Stratoliner

I think this is the most beautiful hat I own. Thanks Johnny!

Notice the sweat (no reed)

This was just a quick dry bash, it goes back to an open crown with no evidence it was ever bashed. Incredible Hat!

 

[BobC]

That really is gorgeous, GWD. If you get tired of it, let me know.

 

[Boodles]

GWDs Premier Stratoliner

To quote Binky, from days gone by, "woo wee".

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Beautiful hat, GWD...I, for one, vote for a pic of it being worn as intended...after all, it's been patiently waiting for 60 years, maybe?

 

[ScionPI2005]

Oh, that's beautiful, GWD. You're going to have a lot of fun wearing that one!

 

[GWD]

Beautiful hat, GWD...I, for one, vote for a pic of it being worn as intended...after all, it's been patiently waiting for 60 years, maybe?

Not the greatest of pics, and it's still a little small. It's still in the stretching phase.

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Very nice...

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap That is an awesome hat deserving of the special place you are giving it.

As an aside, what do you mean when you say it is in the stretching phase? That it is in the process of "self-conforming" ala Resistol's catchphrase? Or actually being stretched by mechanical means of some sort?

 

[GWD]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap That is an awesome hat deserving of the special place you are giving it.

As an aside, what do you mean when you say it is in the stretching phase? That it is in the process of "self-conforming" ala Resistol's catchphrase? Or actually being stretched by mechanical means of some sort?

LOL, Nope it's a size too small, it's a 7 and I'm a 7 1/8 so I'm taking a week or so and slowly making it my size. I'm using a hat block and ever so slowly forcing it down the taper until it fits.

 

[handlebar bart]

That strat looks great GWD. The color is fantastic. How do you like the unlined hats? I got my first unlined from Johnnyphi recently and I have really taken to it. Seems to be a noticeable difference, and I am curious if you notice it with your unlined lid[huh]

 

[GWD]

That strat looks great GWD. The color is fantastic. How do you like the unlined hats? I got my first unlined from Johnnyphi recently and I have really taken to it. Seems to be a noticeable difference, and I am curious if you notice it with your unlined lid[huh]

Thanks Bart, I haven't worn it yet! But I'll let you know when I do!

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

LOL, Nope it's a size too small, it's a 7 and I'm a 7 1/8 so I'm taking a week or so and slowly making it my size. I'm using a hat block and ever so slowly forcing it down the taper until it fits.

Interesting...I tried stretching a 7 3/8 hat I bought in college into (onto) my nearly 50 yr-old 7 1/2 noggin. The sweatband got really brittle after I wore it one day and put a good sweat into it. Long story, short...it shrunk back and virtually exploded when I tried forcing it on my head about a week later! [huh]
For that very reason, I have avoided bidding down on any 7 3/8 and especially vintage because I thought it would be more of the same. Living in Georgia, I can count on sweating. And I'm pretty sure all the "true" 7 3/8's will come riding in to assure me I'm doing the right thing

 

[GWD]

I've had a few Sweatband problems myself and I wouldn't try it with a used vintage hat. But this hat is new old stock. The leather is very supple and like brand new. I think as long as I take my time it should be fine. Besides, this is a special occasion hat, It's not going to be a work out in the sun hat.

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Besides, this is a special occasion hat, It's not going to be a work out in the sun hat.

I hear that! If I had a hat like that, it would be the quintessential "Sunday-go-to-meetin'" hat... and maybe the theater, if I were a theater-goin' person...or a nice dinner. Man, if I had a hat like that, I'd probably be finding all kinds of "special occasions" to justify wearing it Anyway, great hat...enjoy it any time you can and congratulations

 

[GWD]

Thanks Hoss!

 

[BobC]

Outstanding and simply gorgeous, GWD. Congratulations, that hat a truly a prize.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Stratospheric Strat

GWD -- Let me add my congrats. That Strat is really unbelievable. Absolutely pristine, and in a fabulous color. That's one for the Strat Hall of Fame. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Wear it in good health!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[GWD]

GWD -- Let me add my congrats. That Strat is really unbelievable. Absolutely pristine, and in a fabulous color. That's one for the Strat Hall of Fame. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Wear it in good health!

Cheers,
JtL

Thanks Jimmy! I couldn't be happier with it. Well maybe if it were a size bigger. But it was a chance in a life time.

BTW This is a great Thread Thanks for doing this, it's very helpful!

 

[Roadrunner]

That fits you very well GWD. Nice score, good luck with the stretching. Seeing those pictures makes me even more impatient for my two new ones to get here! The junkie needs his fix. lol

 

[johnnyphi]

How is the stretch going?

Did everything turn out OK?

I've had a few Sweatband problems myself and I wouldn't try it with a used vintage hat. But this hat is new old stock. The leather is very supple and like brand new. I think as long as I take my time it should be fine. Besides, this is a special occasion hat, It's not going to be a work out in the sun hat.

 

[RBH]

Nice Stratoliner GWD!
You will love it.